Podcasts about Passions

In this short bonus interview, Brad Embry reflects on how Rowan Williams' Passions of the Soul sharpened his vision for integrating theology, spiritual formation, and pastoral ministry. Join us at the CPT Conference

This career-focused episode will get you thinking about all the ways your excuses might be holding you back. Based on a TED Talk meant to get us thinking about career choices and setbacks, the ladies of LUL discuss their passions, common excuses, and examples of both as seen in coaching, cultural norms, and so much more. Don't miss this thought-provoking & inspiring episode.

This week on the podcast, we are catching up with our good friend James Adamson—a filmmaker, photographer, athlete, and passionate human. As the creative force behind Drop Media, James has traveled the globe capturing breathtaking, high-stakes footage of athletes and expeditions. But beyond his lens, he is a deeply thoughtful mountain biker, rookie rally car racer, coffee baron and father who thrives on the physical and mental connections forged out in the wilds of Colorado. He also is a great friend, owner of Helix Coffee in Breckenridge and the Director of Photography for our film “The Journeying” (streaming on Father's Day weekend!) MORE FROM JAMES: Helix Coffee: https://www.helixcoffeeco.com Drop Media: https://www.dropmedia.tv

Following last week's look back at where it all began, I'm fast-forwarding through the last four years to share what has changed, what has stayed the same, and what it really looks like to pursue an "ideal life." From the highs of checking off bucket-list travels to the unexpected pivots of the medical job market, this episode is an honest reflection on career resilience, lifestyle design, and human connection. Resources Mentioned: Book: How Not to Die by Dr. Michael Greger

In this episode of Satisfied, Ryan Swanson continues the Twisted Passions series by turning from explanation to application. For those who have experienced same-sex attraction, the question is not only “How did I get here?” but “What do I do now?” Using Ecclesiastes 4 and the picture of the threefold cord, Ryan explains the biblical importance of mutual discipleship, accountability, and outflow. He challenges listeners not to fight alone, but to share what God has used in their lives to help others pursue purity and satisfaction in Christ. Listeners who have experienced same-sex attraction are invited to anonymously share a verse, biblical truth, testimony, or practical step that has helped them at https://theegeneration.org/ssa. Topics Discussed The loneliness often felt by those struggling with same-sex attraction Why Ecclesiastes 4 speaks directly to the danger of isolation The difference between one-way mentorship and mutual discipleship How the “threefold cord” illustrates shared strength and shared responsibility The importance of personal integrity in the battle for purity Why outflow is a necessary part of Christian growth A powerful testimony from a Christian school chapel where young men began helping one another pursue purity The invitation for listeners to anonymously share what God has used to help them How testimony, Scripture, and practical wisdom can strengthen others in their own fight Key Takeaways You are not meant to face temptation alone. Mutual discipleship is not one strong person pulling up the weak, but believers strengthening one another as they walk with God. God can use the very truths He has taught you in your struggle to help someone else find hope and victory. Outflow helps turn the focus away from self and toward serving others. Even an anonymous testimony can be a meaningful first step in helping someone else become less gratified and more satisfied with Jesus Christ. Victory over deceptive thoughts starts early, before consideration turns into acceptance. Ready to download the Cord App? Find it here! Download the Satisfied Battle Plan or listen to the rest of the series here! Satisfied is a monthly program on the Thee Generation Podcast designed to offer practical tools based on biblical principles so that anyone can experience full purity and lead others to do the same. To ask questions or share testimonies, send an email to satisfied@theegeneration.org. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

Is it realistic for a character to regress in a novel? Why might a character regress, and is it relatable for them to do that? In this episode of the Author Diary Entries podcast, your host and chick lit indie author Sagan Morrow analyzes character regression in contemporary romance novel Kiss Me — Book 8 in the Polyamorous Passions series. We do an analysis of the main character, Scarlett, and her character development (or regression!) throughout the series… especially since she is initially viewed through the eyes of OTHER characters (Emma, in Books 1 - 3, and Helen, in Books 4 - 6). If you've ever wondered what's going on when your favourite character seems to be regressing, this is a must-listen episode for exploring subtext. Remember to leave a voicemail for the author after tuning in to this episode, to share your thoughts, insights, questions, and comments! Resources mentioned in this episode: Kiss Me (Book 8 in the Polyamorous Passions contemporary romance series): https://books2read.com/polypassions8 More “why choose” chick lit novels — the Polyamorous Passions series and Small Town Stilettos: SaganMorrow.com/books Book life coaching sessions for personal fulfillment with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching/ Connect with Sagan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saganlives Connect with Sagan on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@saganlives Tune into ALL episodes of the Author Diary Entries podcast at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.Support the show

While conflict may begin on the outside, when it sours into fighting and quarrels, the cause is that a desire has gone awry.

Je vous propose aujourd'hui de rencontrer Christophe Touchard. Christophe est ingénieur, musicien, écrivain voyageur. Et oui, tout ça! C'est à mon sens un type de profil passionnant, très multiple et qui tend à devenir plus fréquent grâce à notre société d'aujourd'hui qui permet cela. En effet, il me semble que le fait de se spécialiser dans une seule activité professionnelle a longtemps été incontournable mais aujourd'hui les choses changent: on peut s'autoriser à diversifier son activité et par là même, en profiter pour s'épanouir dans plusieurs domaines. Bonne écoute! 

Dan, Manny, & Billy welcome Actor, Producer, and Musician Alisa Reyes to discuss how she went from being on Nickelodeon's All That, to evolving into a high-powered multi-hyphenate talent, and being the voice of LaCienega Boulevardez on the award-winning show The Proud Family.   “It is all about uplifting humanity during Mother Earth's ascension right now, and we just gotta ride this wave gracefully, and we all gotta just stay connected and keep uplifting the vibration of humanity [...] that's why we all do what we do.” -Alisa Reyes   This is a special episode of Nostalgia 101, because Alisa Reyes has been part of so many of the pop-culture moments in all our lives, so it was an honor to have her on the podcast to talk about her time on All That, Teen NBC's  One World, what it's like to keep evolving and transitioning so successfully in such an ever-changing industry, and her recent time on the award-winning show The Proud Family. We also got to hear about some of the fun things she's been able to do, like being on Celebrity Family Feud with  Soleil Moon Frye, Keke Palmer, Paula Jai Parker, and Kyla Pratt, to face Salt-N-Pepa and Kid 'n Play, producing documentaries like The Orange Years and Butterfly in the Sky, being on Reading Rainbow, and what it was like to be on one of the most unhinged soap operas ever, Passions. The guys also got to ask some fun Nostalgia Test Podcast pop-culture questions, and Alisa reveals that she watched a very random sitcom that floored Dan because he's never heard anyone, ANYONE, say they watched this show.   Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and topics for our next Nostalgia Test! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!     Alisa Reyes is a born and raised New Yorker who is Irish, Italian and Dominican and now resides in California. She is known for her role on Nickelodeon's "All That" as a series regular season (1-3) & season 11 where she played herself and multiple roles. Alisa is also a series regular on the Emmy & NAACP Award Winning Disney Plus cartoon "The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder" with new episodes airing now. Alisa plays the bossy, but oh so lovable "La Cienega Boulevardez". You can also check out Alisa as "Lacienega" on Disney's "Broken Karaoke" & "Theme Song Take Over". She has also starred in NBC's "One World" as the Cuban-born entrepreneur of the group. Peter Engel created the TNBC show. Alisa received the coveted Hollywood Young Star Award for her role of Marci Blake in "One World". Thinking you may recognize her from some other show? Well check out her credits on "Without A Trace" (CBS), "Strong Medicine" (LIFETIME), "NYPD Blue" (ABC), "ER" (NBC), as well as the controversial Trina on "Boston Public" (FOX) and "Six Feet Under" (HBO) and on the Emmy nominated PBS series "The American Family", portraying the younger Vangie. The list is endless, with lots more to come. Alisa was also on NBCs "Passions", where she joined the cast as the beautiful and exotic singer Sydney Valentine causing nothing but heartache for the lovelorn super couple Chad and Whitney, but also making her mark as a strong recording artist. She also was a recurring on CBS's "The Bold & the Beautiful" as the sassy Ginger. Check out Alisa's latest film "Sisters" written and directed by Jahmar Hill. She plays the role of Elise in this crime/thriller airing currently on BET and BET Plus. You can also see Alisa star in "Break Even" which is out now. The film is written by CJ Walley and directed by Shane Stanley. This will be Alisa's 4th project with Shane Stanley. Alisa plays Rosie in the film. "Break Even" is an action, adventure, love story you will not want to miss. Alisa also starred in films such as "Daze", "The Biz" and "FreezerBurn"to name a few. Along with other films such as "A Trip to the Dark Side" and "My Trip Back to the Dark Side" directed by Shane Stanely. Alisa is also in a film called "Heavenly Deposit" which is supported by The Dove Foundation as the role of Jenny. You can also make it a movie night and watch her movie "Players" she stars in with Freddie Rodriguez. Along with her latest documentary that she is producing alongside Scott Barber and Bill Parks starring as herself called "The Orange Years" about 80s & 90s Nickelodeon nostalgia which is out on Hulu and most platforms. You can also see Alisa in a documentary called "Butterfly in the Sky" which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and is now streaming on Netflix Alisa's latest music single " Back & Forth" featuring and produced by Linnie King Twigg and mixed & mastered by DJ EVIL DEE, along with her single "Sexy Hot" are now available on all media platforms through TuneCore, iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify and more. Alisa prior to her solo music career was in a girls group called "3G's" signed with Hollywood Records. The group had a song on "The Princess Diaries Soundtrack" called "Second Chance".   Approximate Rundown 00:00 Back to School Intro 01:54 Meet Elisa Reyes 03:00 New York Roots 04:13 Elisa's Career Snapshot 05:50 All That Origins 08:39 Auditions and Set School 10:46 Mom's Support System 13:13 Parenting and Balance 16:03 From All That to One World 20:28 Big Roles and Industry Legends 22:17 Winning An Award for One World  24:22 Voice Acting and Self Tapes 31:17 Proud Family Reboot and Relevance 34:37 Celebrity Family Feud Stories 36:43 Blossom Hats Influence 38:47 Soap Opera Wildness 42:29 Reading Rainbow Memories 47:16 Nickelodeon Nostalgia Shift 49:02 Phones Algorithms Parenting 51:55 Social Media Cringe Culture 55:07 Cartoon Universe Picks 57:46 90s Fashion Comeback 59:38 TGIF Favorites Trauma TV 01:03:06 Kids Shows Vibes Wrap 01:05:10 Plugs Farewell Outro   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!       Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

Tune is for a conversation with Dr Codie Place, Psychology professor, specializing in Criminology, along with degrees in Criminal Justice, Educational Psychology and Applied Management. Dr. Place also has a deep interest in relationships and intimacy and forming meaningful connections and extensive knowledge in the use of and effect of psychoactive drugs.These eclectic specialties make Dr. Place's classes a favorite at Cal Poly - we'll see where our conversation takes us.Listen and participate live Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX.

À travers Passions Collections, le musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux (MusBA) propose une sélection d'œuvres significatives acquises entre 2015 et 2025 par achat, don ou legs, illustrant la diversité des médiums et des périodes représentés.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Start Artist Song Time Album Year 0:01:40 Elton John Honky Cat 5:06 Honky Chateau 1972 0:06:46 Elton John I Think I’m Going To Kill Myself 3:25 Honky Chateau 1972 0:10:11 Elton John Rocket Man 4:30 Honky Chateau 1972 0:14:41 Elton John Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters 4:52 Honky Chateau 1972 0:20:13 Lou Reed Wild Child 4:26 Lou Reed 1972 0:25:18 Khan Stargazers 5:28 Space Shanty 1972 0:31:31 Dust Pull Away / So Many Times 4:55 Hard Attack 1972 0:36:26 Dust Walk In The Soft Rain 4:18 Hard Attack 1972 0:41:44 Caravan Aristocracy 2:55 Waterloo Lily 1972 0:44:39 Caravan The World Is Yours 3:32 Waterloo Lily 1972 0:49:07 Gregg Allman Morning Dew 3:46 Duane & Gregg (Vinyl) 1972 0:53:34 Uriah Heep The Wizard 2:52 Demons And Wizards 1972 0:56:26 Uriah Heep Easy Livin’ 2:33 Demons And Wizards 1972 0:59:00 Uriah Heep Circle Of Hands 6:15 Demons And Wizards 1972 1:05:15 Uriah Heep Rainbow Demon 4:15 Demons And Wizards 1972 1:09:29 Uriah Heep The Spell 7:24 Demons And Wizards 1972 Little Feat Easy To Slip 3:09 Sailin’ Shoes 1972 Little Feat Cold, Cold, Cold 3:47 Sailin’ Shoes 1972 Rolling Stones Rocks Off 4:24 Exile on Main St 1972 Rolling Stones Tumbling Dice 3:37 Exile on Main St 1972 Rolling Stones Happy 3:00 Exile on Main St 1972 The Beach Boys Here She Comes 4:56 Carl & The Passions – So Tough & Holland 1972 Gracious C.B.S. 7:05 This Is…Gracious!! 1972 Gracious Blue Skies And Alibis 4:53 This Is…Gracious!! 1972 Gracious Hold Me Down 4:52 This Is…Gracious!! 1972 Free Sail On 2:57 Free At Last 1972 Free Little Bit Of Love 2:31 Free At Last 1972 Bill Withers Lean On Me 4:12 Still Bill (Remastered 2015) 1972 Bill Withers Use Me 3:36 Still Bill (Remastered 2015) 1972 Peter Frampton All I Want To Be (Is By Your Side) 6:12 Wind Of Change 1972 Peter Frampton It’s A Plain Shame 3:09 Wind Of Change 1972 Gnidrolog Time And Space 7:27 In Spite Of Harry’s Toe-Nail 1972 Gnidrolog In Spite of Harry’s Toe-Nail 9:19 In Spite Of Harry’s Toe-Nail 1972

Adam helps a client feel empowered to pursue their passions rather than continuing to put the needs of everyone else first. Useful if you have never felt worthy to live your own life.

Dr. Mark Sanchez, Superintendent and President of Southwestern College, shares how one of the nation's finest community colleges drives a powerful binational economic region through workforce-ready programs and cross-border partnerships. Sanchez highlights dual enrollment, baccalaureate degree expansion and talent pathways that meet students where they are to align with real regional workforce needs. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

LeTara, Eric, Maria, and Kelley discuss episodes 941-945 of Passions.This week on the pod: Eve imagines herself and all of her loved ones on an episode of Divorce Court.

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In this inspiring episode of the Authority On Demand Podcast (formerly Authors On Mission Podcast), host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with Alex Zenk to explore his debut fantasy novel The Chronicles of Ordi and the remarkable journey behind it.Alex shares how his love for tabletop games, Magic the Gathering, and World of Warcraft shaped the creation of Ordi—a protagonist who breaks away from typical fantasy tropes. He also opens up about his transition from IT professional to pastor and author, his flexible writing process, and the challenges of building a trilogy.Aspiring writers will gain practical advice on embracing revisions, finding supportive publishers, and remembering that “the world needs your story.”

durée : 00:11:22 - Les émissions culturelles de France Culture - par : Aurélie Charon - La troupe du Théâtre du Soleil avec Ariane Mnouchkine présente la Deuxième Epoque de la grande fresque "Ici sont les dragons". Nous allons de 1918 à 1933. - réalisation : Alexandre Fougeron - invités : Judit Jansco comédienne au Théâtre du Soleil, Hanna Kuzina comédienne au Théâtre du Soleil, Andréa Marchant Fernandez comédienne au Théâtre du Soleil Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

LeTara continues to discuss episodes 936-940 of Passions with returning guest host, Fantasia (Facebook: Party Fairy Productions)This week on the pod:Sheridan is annoying, Antonio is oblivious, and Beth is psychotic. Luis is, well, bad at his job.

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In this episode, we dive deeper into the topic of motivating our kids, especially when traditional schoolwork leads to resistance or meltdowns. Building on last week's discussion about motivation versus executive dysfunction, this week's episode explores the power of project-based and interest-led learning—especially for neurodivergent kids. From transforming a love of Minecraft or Pokémon into meaningful educational experiences, to finding the right balance between leveraging special interests and avoiding burnout, we unpack practical strategies to engage children in their education. Find out why interests are often the doorway to deep learning, discover the four-step project pathway framework, and gain confidence to embrace creative, child-focused educational approaches—while addressing common parental concerns about gaps, screens, and specialization. Whether you're homeschooling or simply looking to inspire lifelong learning in your child, this episode is packed with encouragement and actionable tips to help every learner thrive. Key Takeaways Harness Special Interests: Use your child's passions—like Minecraft, Pokémon, or theater—as the starting point for deeper learning and engagement. Build Sideways, Not Away: Expand on what excites your child by connecting related skills and subjects, rather than forcing a hard turn to traditional academics. Project Power: Anchor learning in real-life projects, from creating Minecraft cities to designing bug field guides, making skills and knowledge truly stick. Honor Depth and Autonomy: Let your child dive deep into what they love and give them a say in how they learn; this fosters motivation, connection, and persistence. Gaps Are OK: Every learning path has gaps—focus on teaching kids how to find answers, build confidence, and adapt to an ever-changing world. Links and Resources from Today's Episode Thank you to our sponsors: CTC Math – Flexible, affordable math for the whole family! The Learner's Lab – Online community for families homeschooling outside-the-box learners! The Lab: An Online Community for Families Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kiddos The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners Raising Resilient Sons: A Boy Mom's Guide to Building a Strong, Confident, and Emotionally Intelligent Family The Anxiety Toolkit Sensory Strategy Toolkit | Quick Regulation Activities for Home Affirmation Cards for Anxious Kids Executive Function Struggles in Homeschooling: Why Smart Kids Can't Find Their Shoes (and What to Do About It) How Adventuring Together Grows Confidence, Curiosity, and Executive Function Understanding Executive Function Skills in Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Children Strengthening Executive Function Skills: A Conversation with Sarah Collins Strengthen Executive Function Skills The Best Books for Teaching About Executive Functions Skills 7 Executive Functioning Activities for Small Children RLL #84: Exploring Education and Executive Function with Seth PerlerThe Unmeasured Executive Functioning Issue RLL 20: Helping Your Kiddo with Executive Function Skills Struggles | A Listener Question RLL LIVE | Improving Executive Functions Helping Kids Who Resist: Low-Demand Homeschooling for Autonomy and Skill-Building Why Is Finishing So Hard? Helping Neurodivergent Kids Cross the Finish LineWhy Typical Organization Systems Fail Neurodivergent Homeschoolers and What Works Instead  

We got the OG three back for this one - Bob, Mike and Jeff break down all things Philadelphia sports once again. But this time, we hang out for a bit (hover over?) with the two teams that just got bounced from the second round.First up, the Sixers! It's become a yearly endeavor for local and national media to have their meltdown about this team. It's all over! No one can work with this team! Embiid should be banished from anything sports related! We cut through the hysteria and give a solid "state of the team" analysis. With the latest front office moves (later Morey), it remains to be see what the offseason will be for this squad. Lookin like we're running it back! That may either excite or upset you.NEXT - it was really the heroes of the current Philly sports fans PASSIONS. The Flyers seemed to rally the city, and got a bunch of folks back in to hockey. Listen, it's the fourth most popular team in town overall, but I think the fandom just expanded, and rightfully so. We take stock of the current state of the team (Young! Pretty good! Attractive destination for free agents!), and we look forward to a solid offseason....where my only requirement is for them to figure out how the hell to succeed on the power play. LITERALLY NOTHING ELSE TO DO.Email: hoagiemouthpod@gmail.comIG: @hoagiemouthpod

In this episode of Success if Subjective, Joanna sits down with Aideen Ni Riada, a vocal coach and creative mentor who helps people build confidence and reconnect with their authentic voice through singing and creativity. Aideen shares her nonlinear journey from growing up in Ireland and pursuing “safe” career paths, to experiencing burnout in London before eventually rebuilding her life around music, self-expression, and meaningful work. Together, they explore the pressure many young people feel to choose practical paths over creative passions, the importance of self-trust and experimentation, and how success often comes from allowing yourself to evolve. This episode is a reminder that fulfillment rarely follows a straight line — and that creativity can become a powerful path back to yourself.Aideen's Resources: Email: info@confidenceinsinging.comWebsite: Confidence in Singing Facebook Group: Confidence In Singing With AideenInstagram: @aideenniriadaConnect with Joanna Lilley  Therapeutic Consulting AssociationLilley Consulting WebsiteLilley Consulting on Facebook Email: joanna@lilleyconsulting.com#TherapeuticConsulting #LilleyConsulting #Successful #TherapeuticPrograms #Therapy #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #TheJourney #SuccessIsSubjectivePodcast #TheUnpavedRoad #PFCAudioVideo #ResonateWithAideen #YourVoiceMatters #SpeakYourTruth #VoiceCoach

In the fire's heat The log is transformed but does Not become the fire What if the goal isn't to destroy the fire within us, but to learn how to live with it? This episode explores passion, shame, anger, desire, transformation, and the difference between purification and integration. Not becoming less. Not cutting parts of ourselves away. But learning how to carry what burns inside us without letting it consume us. Drawing from Nietzsche, Will and Ariel Durant, personal experience, and poetry, this episode reflects on the possibility that our virtues may grow out of the very things we once feared in ourselves. I'd love to hear what you have to say about the episode including thoughts on the poetry and the topics that were discussed. You can email me at poetdelayed@gmail.com. My books of poetry are availabe for purchase at Amazon.com ["The Ghost of a Beating Heart", "My Mother Sleeps" and "Haiku Village"]()

Gather together your romance reader friends and book club besties… In this episode of the Author Diary Entries podcast, you'll get chick lit book club discussion prompts for Kiss Me (Book 8 in the Polyamorous Passions series)! Use these discussion prompts to stimulate conversation, enjoy a deeper reading into contemporary romance novels, explore character motivations, analyze themes and parallel storylines in this chick lit novel, put yourself in the main character's shoes, and more. Remember to leave a voicemail for the author after diving into these discussion prompts, to share your thoughts, insights, questions, and comments! Resources mentioned in this episode: Kiss Me (Book 8 in the Polyamorous Passions contemporary romance series): https://books2read.com/polypassions8 The Polyamorous Passions series and Small Town Stilettos: SaganMorrow.com/books Connect with Sagan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saganlives Connect with Sagan on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@saganlives Tune into ALL episodes of the Author Diary Entries podcast at https://saganmorrow.com/podcast Send fan mail! Click HERE to leave Sagan a voicemail & share your thoughts about this episode.Support the show

Sheryl and Victoria unpack how children—and adults—can become pigeonholed as “the smart one,” “the athlete,” “the good girl,” or “the creative one,” and what happens when those identities start to feel limiting. Through personal stories about parenting, childhood passions, sibling dynamics, and evolving career paths, they reflect on the importance of allowing young people the freedom to grow, pivot, and surprise us. The conversation touches on intrinsic motivation, the difference between genuine passion and externally imposed expectations, and how gifts and talents can both ground us and become tangled with self-worth. Sheryl and Victoria also explore the tension between encouraging perseverance and honoring a child's authentic sense of self, sharing examples of how identity can unfold in unexpected ways. Along the way, they discuss multi-potentiality, growth mindset, perfectionism, gender expectations, and the deep human need to feel seen, valued, and free to contain multitudes. References: Other Gathering Gold episodes: You Do Not Have to Be Good Films: High School Musical (2006) Whiplash (2014) Books: Mindset by Carol Dweck Music: “Mirrorball,” by Taylor Swift TED Talk: Why Some Of Us Don't Have One True Calling

Join Michaela Nikolaenko and me as we discuss how our view on spiritual warfare has changed. Michaela and I have a similar path; we are both ex-occultists and ex-Protestants and now newly Orthodox Christians. During our journey into the Orthodox faith, we both fell victim to misconceptions about spiritual warfare.As occultists, we both encountered demons. Not realizing what they truly were yet, we were tricked into believing they were our spiritual "friends," trying to utilize them on our path to healing. Once Christ came into our lives, like many new Christians, we fell into not only Protestantism but also charismatic teaching. This experience gave us a whole other deceptive view on what we initially believed spiritual warfare was. By God's grace, we both came to understand that what we had been taught about demons and spiritual warfare was not the truth, and we entered the Orthodox Church—the true church. Once there, we realized the true nature of spiritual warfare and that picking up your cross and following Christ meant an ongoing battle, but not with the eternal demons like we once believed—it was warfare within. A lifelong battle not just with demons, but against our passions and sin.Watch Video on YoutubeIf you enjoy this episode there is also a bonus chat where Michaela and I dive deeper into the topics discussed in this episode. Find it on The Friendship Membership. Want more? Let's be friends. Join the Friendship Membership.Want to read my memoir, Here Comes Trouble? It's available now. Order your copy  or from my website www.karamosher.comMain Topics:The reality of demons and demonic shapeshifting in spiritual warfareThe false origins of UFOs and alien encounters as demonic deceptionsThe importance of spiritual fathers, holy traditions, and the Orthodox approach to salvationThe spiritual significance of suffering, passions, and humility in our spiritual journeyHow to test and discern spiritual experiences through Orthodox spiritual practicesThe false promise of sinless perfection and the reality of ongoing spiritual struggleThe difference between subjective and objective grace in Orthodox spiritualityThe coming false alien invasion and the spiritual deception of the end times

Fluent Fiction - French: Rekindling Passions Amid the Timeless Charm of Mont Saint-Michel Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-05-11-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Au pied du Mont Saint-Michel, Amélie et Bastien se sont retrouvés au début d'une journée prometteuse.En: At the foot of Mont Saint-Michel, Amélie and Bastien met at the start of a promising day.Fr: Le printemps avait peint l'île de teintes lumineuses.En: Spring had painted the island in bright tones.Fr: Les jardins fleurissaient, et le parfum des fleurs se mêlait à l'air salin.En: The gardens were in bloom, and the fragrance of the flowers mixed with the salty air.Fr: Amélie, appareil photo en main, cherchait l'angle parfait pour capturer l'histoire figée dans la pierre.En: Amélie, camera in hand, was searching for the perfect angle to capture the history frozen in stone.Fr: Elle rêvait de créer une nouvelle série photographique qui marierait l'ancienne architecture au monde naturel.En: She dreamed of creating a new photographic series that would marry ancient architecture with the natural world.Fr: Bastien, quant à lui, espérait qu'ici, dans ces murs anciens, il retrouverait l'étincelle pour son prochain livre.En: Bastien, on the other hand, hoped that here, within these ancient walls, he would find the spark for his next book.Fr: Il avait besoin de retrouver son amour pour l'histoire après une déception professionnelle.En: He needed to rekindle his love for history after a professional disappointment.Fr: Les deux se sont rencontrés devant l'abbaye, au sein d'un groupe guidé.En: The two met in front of the abbey, within a guided group.Fr: Le guide parlait des légendes et des faits historiques.En: The guide spoke of legends and historical facts.Fr: Amélie, préoccupée par sa quête artistique, et Bastien, captivé par l'environnement, ont vite découvert leur intérêt commun.En: Amélie, preoccupied with her artistic quest, and Bastien, captivated by the environment, quickly discovered their common interest.Fr: Leur échange commença par des sourires et des observations sur les gargouilles décorant les toits.En: Their exchange began with smiles and observations about the gargoyles decorating the roofs.Fr: « Ces gargouilles semblent vivantes, » chuchota Amélie à Bastien.En: "These gargoyles seem alive," whispered Amélie to Bastien.Fr: « Oui, des témoins silencieux du passé, » répondit Bastien en souriant.En: "Yes, silent witnesses of the past," responded Bastien with a smile.Fr: Leur discussion prit de l'ampleur quand Amélie proposa de s'aventurer dans les recoins moins fréquentés de l'abbaye.En: Their discussion grew when Amélie suggested they venture into the less frequented corners of the abbey.Fr: « Il y a tant de détails à découvrir loin de la foule.En: "There are so many details to discover away from the crowd.Fr: Accompagnez-moi ?En: Would you join me?"Fr: » demanda-t-elle.En: she asked.Fr: Bastien hésita un instant, conscient de son but initial d'écouter le guide, puis accepta, séduit par l'idée.En: Bastien hesitated for a moment, aware of his initial intent to listen to the guide, then accepted, intrigued by the idea.Fr: Amélie et Bastien se glissèrent dans un couloir latéral, où la lumière du matin tombait doucement à travers les vitraux.En: Amélie and Bastien slipped into a side hallway, where the morning light fell gently through the stained glass.Fr: Ici, le silence accentuait la beauté des lieux.En: Here, the silence highlighted the beauty of the place.Fr: Amélie photographiait, capturant la tranquillité et l'histoire.En: Amélie photographed, capturing tranquility and history.Fr: Puis, alors qu'ils atteignaient une terrasse surplombant la baie, Bastien parla de son livre.En: Then, as they reached a terrace overlooking the bay, Bastien spoke about his book.Fr: Il avoua ses peurs à Amélie.En: He admitted his fears to Amélie.Fr: Elle l'écouta avec attention, partageant ses propres doutes artistiques.En: She listened intently, sharing her own artistic doubts.Fr: Ensemble, ils trouvèrent encouragement et espoir dans la compréhension mutuelle.En: Together, they found encouragement and hope in their mutual understanding.Fr: À cet instant, Amélie vit Bastien, absorbé par le paysage.En: At that moment, Amélie saw Bastien, absorbed by the landscape.Fr: Elle captura la photo parfaite.En: She captured the perfect photo.Fr: Bastien, contemplatif, le regard perdu dans l'horizon, déterminé à reconstruire sa passion.En: Bastien, contemplative, his gaze lost in the horizon, determined to rebuild his passion.Fr: Ce moment symbolisa leur connexion profonde et sagement forgée au sein de l'abbaye.En: This moment symbolized their deep and wisely forged connection within the abbey.Fr: À la fin de la journée, face à la beauté du coucher de soleil, Amélie et Bastien échangèrent leurs coordonnées.En: At the end of the day, faced with the beauty of the sunset, Amélie and Bastien exchanged their contact information.Fr: Ils étaient remplis de nouvelles idées, chacun redécouvrant sa propre créativité.En: They were filled with new ideas, each rediscovering their own creativity.Fr: En quittant Mont Saint-Michel, Amélie se sentait inspirée, prête à immortaliser l'histoire à travers ses images.En: Leaving Mont Saint-Michel, Amélie felt inspired, ready to immortalize history through her images.Fr: Bastien, lui, retrouvait la motivation pour écrire, convaincu que l'histoire et ses propres récits méritaient une nouvelle chance.En: Bastien, meanwhile, regained the motivation to write, convinced that history and his own tales deserved a new chance.Fr: Leurs chemins, autrefois solitaires, s'étaient croisés pour apporter un renouveau à leur passion respective et, peut-être, à leurs vies personnelles.En: Their paths, once solitary, had crossed to bring renewal to their respective passions and, perhaps, to their personal lives. Vocabulary Words:fragrance: le parfumgargoyle: la gargouillespark: l'étincelleangle: l'angleartistic: artistiquelegends: les légendeswitness: le témoinquest: la quêtetraces: les tracesgaze: le regardguide: le guideterrace: la terrasseencouragement: l'encouragementcontemplative: contemplatifperception: la perceptionrenewal: le renouveauimmortality: l'immortalitéarchitecture: l'architectureancient: ancien(ne)tranquility: la tranquillitédisappointment: la déceptionaccompany: accompagnercreativity: la créativitéstained glass: les vitrauxsolitude: la solitudedetermination: la déterminationphotograph: photographieroverlook: surplomberoverwhelmed: accablé(e)motivation: la motivation

LeTara continues discussing episodes 931-935 of Passions with Maria and Shane!This week on the pod:

In this episode of Satisfied, Ryan Swanson steps back from the recent discussion on the eunuch principle to address the deeper question of why same-sex attraction can feel so real even when it does not reflect God's design. He encourages listeners who believe God may be calling them to unmarried service to walk carefully, avoid making the calling about self-affirmation, and focus instead on undistracted service to Christ. Ryan also exposes several ways the devil can twist curiosity, idle imagination, same-gender friendship, and emotional closeness into confusion about identity and desire. Topics Discussed How to respond if you believe God may be calling you to unmarried service Why it may not be wise to publicly announce or over-explain the eunuch principle too quickly The importance of serving Christ without needing everyone else to fully understand your calling How curiosity can become confused with attraction The danger of an idle mind in a culture saturated with sexuality Why young people need parental guidance, mentorship, and spiritual counsel The difference between same-gender closeness and same-sex attraction How deep emotional bonds can be misinterpreted as sexual desire The biblical example of David and Jonathan's deep, non-sexual friendship Why feelings must be tested by God's Word rather than accepted as identity Key Takeaways Feelings can seem powerful and real, but they are not always truthful. The Word of God, not personal desire or cultural pressure, must define a believer's identity and calling. A life of unmarried service is not about drawing attention to oneself. It is about being free to serve Christ with undistracted devotion. Curiosity, emotional closeness, and deep friendship are not the same thing as sexual attraction. The enemy can twist good and natural desires into confusion when they are not understood biblically. Young people should not be left to navigate sexuality and identity alone. Parents, pastors, and godly mentors have a responsibility to guide them with clarity, compassion, and truth. Victory begins by recognizing the lies of the devil and seeking the Lord for the identity He has chosen. True satisfaction is found not in being affirmed by others, but in being satisfied with Jesus Christ. Victory over deceptive thoughts starts early, before consideration turns into acceptance. Ready to download the Cord App? Find it here! Download the Satisfied Battle Plan or listen to the rest of the series here! Satisfied is a monthly program on the Thee Generation Podcast designed to offer practical tools based on biblical principles so that anyone can experience full purity and lead others to do the same. To ask questions or share testimonies, send an email to satisfied@theegeneration.org. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

If you don't already know who Steph Abegg is, I can almost certainly say that you've used her work. Her detailed route topos, trip reports, and beta overlays appear all over the internet covering climbs from the North Cascades to Red Rocks. For nearly 20 years, she's been quietly building one of the most comprehensive free climbing resources on the internet—not for profit, not for sponsorship, but because she genuinely loves documenting routes and helping people have better days in the mountains. She's what the climbing community needs more of: someone creating value without asking for anything in return.This is Steph's second time on the show. Three years ago, she had just landed a data science job and bought a house in Estes Park. Now she's unemployed, living in a Transit van, and writing a book of her favorite climbs across North America. What happened in between is a story about rejection, redirection, and choosing passion over security—even when it doesn't make financial sense.#femaleclimber #rockclimbingThanks to our sponsors!LIVSN DesignsCheckout Their Ecotrek Trail Pants HEREUse Code "TCM15" At Checkout for an extra 15% OFF Your OrderHelp Support The Show & Unlock The Ad-Free PodcastResourcesSteph's Website (Donate HERE)Steph's IG

What if your true calling is embedded in your passions? This episode reveals how aligning with God's desires guarantees a fruitful journey.

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LeTara discusses episodes 931-935 of Passions with Maria and Shane!This week on the pod:

We're living in a moment where everyone is "doing the work"—therapy, healing, boundaries, trauma language—and yet people seem more anxious, unstable, and internally fragmented than ever.   In this episode, Fr. Turbo Qualls joins me to challenge the assumptions behind modern mental health culture and to ask a deeper question: are we misdiagnosing spiritual problems as psychological ones?   We get into the difference between trauma and the passions, where therapy can be helpful—and where it quietly falls short—and how certain modern practices can drift into spiritually dangerous territory when they're detached from the life of the Church.   We also discuss why the Orthodox tradition emphasizes repentance over self-focus, how confession differs from therapy, and what real healing actually looks like—not as self-optimization, but as transformation.   If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still feel stuck, this conversation goes beneath the surface.   OINTMENT is a conference and movement centered on healing the soul through the life of the Church. At a time when "healing" is often reduced to self-focus and psychological frameworks, OINTMENT aims to reorient people toward repentance, ascetic struggle, and communion with God as the true path to restoration.   The conference brings together Orthodox clergy, teachers, and speakers to address topics like spiritual illness, the passions, modern therapy culture, and what it means to actually be healed—not just feel better.   It's designed for people who sense that something is missing in the modern conversation around mental health and are looking for something deeper, more grounded, and ultimately more transformative.   Learn more: www.ointmentconference.org   Fr. Turbo Qualls / OINTMENT www.ointmentconference.org   For more from Father Turbo go here: Synaxis of Sophia Sponsor: Podsworth App: https://podsworth.com  Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: https://youtu.be/F4ljjtR5QfA  Full Ad Read AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/J6trRTgmpwE Donate to the show here: https://www.patreon.com/counterflow  Visit my website: https://www.counterflowpodcast.com  Audio Production by Podsworth Media: https://www.podsworth.com  Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!  

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LeTara and returning guest host Kelley discuss the continue discussing episodes 926-930 of Passions.This week on the pod: Simone fakes and overdose to keep Whitney away from Chad. Also, Beth tries to kill Sheridan. . .again.

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We kick off with a the Dodgers spanking the Blue Jays and torn allegiances in Brian's house, then dive into Europe taking dead aim at your kids' screen time. Ireland is rolling out a Government Digital Wallet that'll verify ages before young'uns can doom-scroll their lives away, while Greece went fully scorched-earth and announced a ban on all under-15s using social media at all — announced, naturally, on TikTok.IN THE NEWS, the AI giants (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) are playing nicely together for once, teaming up through the Frontier Model Forum to stop Chinese firms from essentially photocopying their models on the cheap — billions in revenue, national security, and the small matter of safety guardrails stripped out. Turnabout is fair play? On the legal gambling front, prediction markets scored a federal win as a US appeals court ruled New Jersey can't regulate Kalshi; the Trump family's fingerprints are all over the prediction market space (surprise!), and the data suggests 0.04% of accounts are hoovering up 70% of profits like it's a perfectly healthy ecosystem. Also: the FBI pulled deleted Signal messages out of iPhone notification caches, GoPro is laying off 23% of its workforce while somehow remaining optimistic, and OpenAI is backing an Illinois bill that would shield AI companies from liability even in mass-casualty scenarios... cool. On the plus side, Artemis II astronauts took amazing photos of the Moon... on their iPhones.In APPS & DOODADS: Mercedes recalled its electric G-Wagons because the wheels might literally fall off, Amazon is sunsetting Kindles from 2012 and earlier for no reason anyone can figure out, and Apple Fitness on Apple TV is randomly scrambling workout stacks with no fix in sight — a premium locked ecosystem doing premium locked ecosystem things.In MEDIA CANDY, the crew is watching The Pitt, The Boys, Shrinking, and Daredevil, and you'll want to sit down for this: Mel Brooks and Rick Moranis are back — Spaceballs 2 hits theaters a full year from now even though it's done. Italy slapped Netflix with a court-ordered refund for price hikes going back to 2017, while Netflix simultaneously raised prices for US subscribers and launched Playground, a free kids gaming app that works offline (Peppa Pig and Sesame Street, no ads, no in-app purchases — hook 'em on Dah Dum young!)AT THE LIBRARY, Brian has given up on Breath and Jason reads Four Thousand Weeks and Art Spiegelman's Maus — the Pulitzer-winning Holocaust masterpiece that some people are still trying to ban, because humanity never fully learns.Closing out with THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE, Treasury Secretary Bessent and Fed Chair Powell apparently called an emergency meeting with bank CEOs over Anthropic's new model "Mythos," which can apparently find and exploit vulnerabilities across major OSes and browsers. The boys also catch up on Maul: Shadow Lord, the Strong Songs podcast's Joni Mitchell deep-dive ("Passions soften into wisdom" — weeping on the plane, apparently), the belated discovery that Marathon launched and nobody noticed, and some genuine moon joy courtesy of NASA's Artemis II astronauts.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use code OLDGEEKS for 20% off at clnmy.com/OLDGEEKSPrivate Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. 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What does it really take to lead at the highest level without losing yourself in the process? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, host Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with former CEO and global business leader Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld to unpack the realities of leadership at scale. Klaus shares his journey from a challenging upbringing in Germany to leading global powerhouses like Siemens AG and Alcoa. He reflects on the lessons learned from navigating complex organizations, driving transformation, and aligning teams across tens of thousands of employees. Beyond strategy and operations, the conversation dives into the inner game of leadership. Klaus explains why managing energy, not time, is the key to sustained performance, and how purpose, resilience, and emotional control shape long term success. From handling uncertainty and making high stakes decisions to avoiding burnout and building alignment, this episode offers practical wisdom for anyone looking to grow as a leader and thrive in both business and life. In this episode, Darius and Klaus will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld (04:12) Transitioning to Management Consulting (06:33) Navigating Corporate Structures and Leadership (08:59) Aligning Values and Incentives in Organizations (14:29) Addressing Politics in Corporate Environments (17:43) Leadership Challenges in a Complex World (21:13) Optimism in Overcoming Challenges (22:04) The Inner Game vs. Outer Game (23:26) Managing Energy for Leadership (27:14) Purpose as a Driving Force (29:09) Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Goals (35:50) The Role of Self-Trust and Spirituality (37:36) Target Audience for 'Leading to Thrive' (41:36) Current Projects and Passions (43:03) Overcoming Barriers to Greatness Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld is a global business leader, investor, and entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of K2Elevation, where he focuses on building technology and biotech ventures. He previously served as Chairman and CEO of Alcoa and Arconic, and spent 20 years at Siemens AG, ultimately becoming its CEO. Beyond his executive roles, Kleinfeld has advised multiple U.S. presidents and global leaders, and serves on several boards including KONUX, Brainlab, GreyOrange, and Fero Labs. He is also affiliated with organizations such as the Brookings Institution and the Council on Foreign Relations. He is the author of “Leading to Thrive: Mastering Strategies for Sustainable Success in Business and Life,” and currently lives in New York. Connect with Klaus: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klauskleinfeld/  Book: https://www.leading-to-thrive.com/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices